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Kia Sedona Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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EX or LX prices in DFW area by geraldo_rivera
Apr 11, 2006 (5:41 pm)
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Any prices for an LX or EX in the dfw area?
I went to kia dealer in Arlington
Did not get a good feeling.
They told me they were sold out
only one demo on the lot???
willing to travel up to 50 miles in the DFW area
for best price.
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2005 New Price one should pay? by tkcolorado
Apr 17, 2006 (8:10 pm)
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OUr local Kia Dealer happens to have a brand new 2005 model still on the lot. I didn't check to see if its a LX or a EX model. What would be a reasonable price for one of these models??
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Please help with input on 2006 models by ne03sedona
Apr 19, 2006 (8:37 pm)
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Hi,
Im hoping someone can shake some sense into me. I have my 2003 EX with 33000 miles that I am thinking of trading. It runs flawlessly, has had all the recalls completed. A stereo and coolant line warrantee service. No rust, dings or damage. I even had a new windshield installed due to a rock. Bought it new, but owe $13k on it. The dealer is offering $11700 for trade, far above the $9700 book value for excellent condition. I have been eyeing the claret red with EVERY option and a velvet blue with only the power package. Both EX's, never will I want an LX. They are telling me that the claret would be $610/72/$32k per month and the velvet $520/72/$27k. They also found a silver EX with power and leather package for $575/72/$29k. Thats with $1500 down, $1k and $2k rebates.....to me frightening figures. The power package and now the gold rating are whats driving me, but I have no valid reason to toss my 2003 away. why I want the power package is this: I keep my driver captain chair removed, I ALWAYS have 'stuff' to move or pick up. I would love to put that chair back and take the rear two out and just use the hatch. BUT, if all windows are closed, the hatch 'poofs' and several times has not closed all the way and the light remains on. Not a big deal but real annoying and enough that I dont like to use it much. The new power package would solve all that. I think Im just being silly with the crappy economy and all... any thoughts?
thanks so much.
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Input on 2006 models by joanc
Apr 20, 2006 (6:05 am)
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Hi there..
..Boy, I can totally relate to you on this one. Anytime I test-drive something I like, the wheels start turning in my mind and I start coming up with reasons to justify the purchase! I, too, have an '03 EX that has had all the recalls and is running great. People compliment me on the vehicle quite frequently, and we owe a little over 3 years more on it. I saw & sat in the new Sedona & LOVED it. But, the payments would be much higher for us and again, more years until it would be paid off. So, I would say if you can easily afford the payment, you should go for it..but if it's a strain, why not keep your '03 considering it's running fine...and the fact it's a very safe & attractive van? Just my 2-cents..
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Re: Please help with input on 2006 models [ne03sedona] by tkcolorado
Apr 20, 2006 (9:39 am)
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Replying to: ne03sedona (Apr 19, 2006 8:37 pm)

You are really getting screwed in my opinion. First of all you are upside down on your car loan. Your car is not even worth as much as your loan (according to Edmunds) so their quote is bogus. They are shifting numbers around to make the deal sound good to you. Don't be fooled. You are a smart person, Edmunds lists your car RETAIL in clean condition at 11,594. Why would the dealership offer you exactly that AND a great deal on the van at the same time?? They wouldn't.
 
I know that new van looks really neat but I would suggest that you do some further research (I would highly suggest you read carbuyingtips.com, they even have a spreadsheet that will help you calculate how much to offer on the new car). I am guessing that if you asked them to deal with the numbers on the new car first and then asked about trade, they would give you next to nothing for your old car.
 
If you are truely serious about buying a new Kia van, then I would ask for quotes on the particular model you want via the interent. DO NOT put in trade in information. I would just ask about their "out the door" prices. As soon as you offer too much information like trade in, etc. they have the upper hand.
 
Last, why would you want to get rid of a perfectly good van? I would suggest seriously considering driving it for at least another year. If you REALLY MUST have the newer style van I would suggest waiting until the end of the year when rebates are much higher (like now the 2005 vans rebates are $5,000 wth killer fianancing, and kia typically does great end of year rebates and financing).
 
That is my two cents. I think you are going to lose a ton of money and be suckered into a van that you can get for much less at some point here in the next year. However, Im a budget freak and I like to get the best deals possible. I work hard for my money and I sure don't want to give it to some dealership
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Re: Please help with input on 2006 models [tkcolorado] by hrngffcr
Apr 20, 2006 (10:38 am)
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Replying to: tkcolorado (Apr 20, 2006 9:39 am)

I did extensive research on car buying when I bought my last car. I completely agree with what tkcolorado says. I was not specifically aware of the tradition of Kia having particularly good deals at the end of the year (it's good to have that info), but it is generally true that you should buy, if your schedule allows, the week between Christmas and New Years (end of the month and end of the year). In addition, although it is not as true as it used to be, buying at the end of this year will give you about 9 months of feed back from people who have purchased the 2006 Sedona to see what problems, if any, there are in this new generation of Sedona.

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